Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Jessica Lynn Dill is an American morning reporter and fill-in anchor for Fox 8 News in Cleveland, Ohio.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Jessica is the youngest in the family, born to parents Anne & Joe. However, she proudly passed the title ‘baby of the family’ onwards to her niece, Emi-Rose when she was born.
- In December 2017, Jessica announced her engagement to her long-time boyfriend, Michael Muenster through her social media. Fox 8 shortly did a press release congratulating the happy couple.
- In December 2018, the two got married. For the wedding, Jessica wore the gown first worn by her grandma, Carol Donnelly. Her grandmother had got hitched in the dress, back in 1951. On June 24, 1978, her mother had worn the dress & four decades later, Jessica wore it once more.
- In November 2019, Michael & Jessica had their first child – Baby daughter Vivian Therese.
- Dill is a horse-rider, having had lessons when she was younger. She also has a dog named Percy.
- She is a long time supporter of the Cleveland Cavaliers and a huge Luke Bryan fan.
- Her grandfather, Joseph Dill, served in the U.S. Army in Korea, a fact she is very proud of.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Born on Feb 27, 1986, Jessica attended the Magnificat High School, a Girls’ Catholic college-preparatory at Rocky River, Ohio, graduating in 2004.
- She studied Broadcast Journalism at Bowling Green State University, from where she graduated with a Bachelor in Science degree in Journalism in 2008.
- She further received her ‘Masters of Science degree in Journalism ‘at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, where she was chosen to be the commencement speaker.
Why Choose Journalism as a Career :
- Since she was young, Jessica had always wanted to be a reporter. In her talk to journalism students, she said they have to be prepared for not having a “normal” life.
- The hours are long and irregular, but she finds journalism gave her opportunities to meet people in their communities.
- No two days or two hours are the same. She broadcasts live every half hour & could be presenting on the local budget crisis in Parma to a murder-suicide in Burger King to making a political commentary on local elections.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Jessica has a long career in journalism that started way back in 2004. From 2005-2008, she worked with BG24 news.
- From September 2008 to March 2009, Jessica was a reporter, anchor and producer in Chicago, IL. During her time in Chicago, she did a lot of crime reporting. She also covered community issues such as the rising tension amongst the South Side gangs and political stories such as President Obama’s election.
- Her next move was to Washington D.C. where she reports as a correspondent for KVRR-TV, covering national stories for North Dakota audience, from Capitol Hill.
- She landed the role of morning anchor reporter with WLIO: Your Hometown Stations in Lima, Ohio. She was then promoted to morning anchor producer. Jessica’s next career step was as an anchor at WRDW: CBS News in Augusta, Ohio.
- In June 2015, she became the morning reporter fill-anchor for Fox 8 News in Cleveland, Ohio. She relished this role since she was moving home and closer to her friends and family.
Social Media and Sense of Humor :
- Jessica embraces social media, having accounts with Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Her Twitter (now called X) profile is mainly work-related with tweets on hard-hitting news.
- She often does Facebook Live & uses her Instagram to share nuggets about her personal life.
- She acknowledges that there are trolls on social media who can be cruel. Luckily, Jessica has a great sense of humor to rise above it. She often pokes fun at her surname Dill, with quips ‘I’m dill but I’m sweet’ and ‘pickle in the middle’ when taking photographs with her co-star. When she got engaged to Michael Muenster, Jessica even remarked that this “pickle (is turning) into cheese.”
- She was also filmed being splashed by a moving vehicle while reporting live on Fox 8 morning news.
Awards and Achievements :
Jessica is a recipient of :
- The Georgia Associated Press in 2015 award for Best Anchor.
- Edward R. Murrow award in 2015 for her story “Criminals in the Classroom”
- Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters in 2012 for her story “Breaking Barriers Behind Bars”
- Waugh Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in Journalism in 2008
Height and Trivia :
- Jessica does a lot of charitable fundraising, appearing as a runway model for About the Bag Fashion Benefit in support of the Hunger Network.
- She participated in the “Ohio Fashion Week” and was named as An ‘Icon of Style’ by Haute Ohio.
I miss Jessica on Fox8, is she ever coming back?
She worked at WRDW CBS AUGUSTA GEORGIA NOT OHIO.